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Poorer children mixing with wealthier peers can lead to higher earnings

Children from low-income backgrounds who grow up in areas where people of…

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Income tax shock: London and South East now pay more than rest of England combined

New figures have revealed that London and the South East now contribute…

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AI enabling rise in ‘synthetic fraud’ attacks, credit information firm warns

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is fuelling a surge in…

Mona Porwal By Mona Porwal

How many people claim benefits now and how does it compare with 20 years ago?

The number of people claiming disability benefits for mental health conditions has…

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Insurers charging rates similar to credit card providers for monthly payments – which?

Consumer group Which? has raised concerns over insurers charging annual percentage rates…

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Bogus injury claims account for bulk of fraudulent cases detected by insurer

Zurich UK reports £94.79 million in fraudulent claims, with 'slips and trips'…

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Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering whether removing or increasing the…

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One in three investors ‘not feeling confident about positive returns in 2025’

Economic uncertainty, market volatility, and political risk impacting investor confidence Nearly one…

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Areas with fastest and slowest declines in ATM withdrawals since pandemic revealed

More deprived areas moving away from cash at a slower pace, ATM…

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Cheaper mortgage payments for some homeowners after major bank cuts rate

Thousands of homeowners in the UK could see their mortgage payments drop…

Mona Porwal By Mona Porwal